BCG Daily Saturday 18th February 2023
Press clippings
Mackenzie Crook appeals for help to find missing sister-in-law
Mackenzie Crook has appealed for help in finding his sister-in-law, who has gone missing in West Sussex.
Christian Fuller, BBC, 18th February 2023
Fern Brady on her meltdowns and her autism diagnosis
On the last day of filming the Channel 4 comedy series Taskmaster, Fern Brady tells me, she began to cry. "Because I knew there wasn't going to be another job like it. I just knew," the Scottish comedian explains.
Teddy Jamieson, The Herald, 18th February 2023
Seann Walsh reveals baby daughter's name
Seann Walsh has revealed his newborn baby daughter's name in a sweet post. But the comedian, 37, joked: "I'm really hoping she's posher than us."
Jamie Downham, The Sun, 18th February 2023
Rhod Gilbert shares cancer recovery goal
Rhod Gilbert said he is "coming back" to his former self after undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer.
BBC, 18th February 2023
Paul O'Grady was left unable to work amid health battle he thought he might never recover from
The presenter was unable to work for two months as he recovered from Covid-19.
Sue Crawford & Fionnula Hainey, Manchester Evening News, 18th February 2023The Bystanders review
Quirky and amusing British indie comedy-fantasy, combining elements of Gilliam and alternate universe fare over the years, set against the backdrop of North London.
John Higgins, Film and TV Now, 18th February 2023Videos
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11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 20, Episode 26Journalist Jim White, presenter and former GB athlete Jeanette Kwakye, football journalist and presenter Guillem Balagué and comedian Tez Ilyas join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
6:50pm60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 6, Episode 6Michael presents another hour of entertainment, featuring Ellie Goulding singing Like A Saviour, Jermaine Jenas handing over his mobile in Send to All and a duet from the two Unexpected Stars of the Show. Plus, a contestant on The Wheel gets the surprise of her life when her edition keep getting more bizarre.
7:15pm45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 26, Episode 1 - Stars From The Southern HemisphereProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince start a new series from Sydney, Australia. They are joined by astrophysicists Kirsten Banks and Devika Kamath and comedian Ross Noble as they discuss how different the night's sky looks from the southern hemisphere.
8:40pm85 min
Secrets & Scandals Of Carry On
Behind-the-scenes stories reveal the truth behind the cheeky, cheerful image of the film series, including the treatment of the cast at the hands of millionaire producer Peter Rogers.
9:30pm45 min
The John Bishop Show
Series 2, Episode 6Fay Ripley, Ashley Banjo and Shania Twain join John in the last episode of the series.